This unit explores the wonder question, “how is measurement used in everyday life?” and is intended to be used in coordination with the Grade Three Newfoundland and Labrador Mathematics Curriculum Guide. This unit helps to achieve the goals of mathematics education by incorporating all seven of the mathematical process standards. By incorporating all of the mathematical process standards, students are continuing on their educational journeys towards success in the 21st century. This unit also explores all five of the Specific Curriculum Outcomes for the measurement unit in the Grade Three Curriculum Guide as well as the General Curriculum Outcome, “Use direct or indirect measurement to solve problems”.

Although this unit is primarily intended as a mathematics unit, there are many cross-curricular attributes. Specific Curriculum Outcomes from art, health, language arts, social studies, music, and physical education are included in this unit. The cross-curricular nature of this unit is meant to highlight the overarching objective of allowing students to see the mathematics all around them and intertwined into their daily lives. The goal is that, after being introduced to this unit, students will begin to mathematize their worlds!

Most importantly, this unit helps to demonstrate that a mathematical concept, such as measurement, is present in many contexts and can be learned by having fun! Throughout this unit, students will ponder questions, explore possible answers, and partake in enjoyable learning activates. Presenting concepts in this manner will, hopefully, help inspire a sense of mathematical curiosity within students and facilitate a desire to continue on a path of lifelong mathematical learning.- Cody Silliker